🚨 Liverpool's Salah replacement, Man United star's January exit, Arsenal monitoring centre-back, Real Madrid lead race for PL star, Spurs targeting new striker & more.
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Premier League round-up
Chelsea held at home by a determined Bournemouth
Bournemouth claimed a hard-fought point away at struggling Chelsea on Tuesday, drawing 2-2 after a frantic first half in the Premier League.
The visitors took a shock early lead after six minutes when David Brooks finished from close range following a long throw that rebounded off goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea responded in the 15th minute, with Cole Palmer converting a penalty after VAR confirmed Antoine Semenyo’s foul on Estevao.
Enzo Fernandez put the hosts back in front with a powerful strike eight minutes later, but Bournemouth hit back again in the 27th minute as Justin Kluivert capitalised on a miscued header from Trevoh Chalobah after another Semenyo long throw.
FT Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Arsenal make statement against Aston Villa
Arsenal produced a dominant second-half performance to claim a statement 4-1 victory over Premier League title rivals Aston Villa at the Emirates.
After a goalless first half, the hosts struck twice in quick succession through Gabriel and Martín Zubimendi, before Leandro Trossard’s long-range effort sealed the result.
Substitute Gabriel Jesus added a fourth, with Ollie Watkins grabbing a late consolation for Villa in stoppage time.
FT Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Man United struggle against 20th placed Wolves
Manchester United ended a turbulent 2025 with a disappointing 1-1 home draw against bottom-placed Wolves, giving manager Rob Edwards his first point in charge.
Joshua Zirkzee’s opener was cancelled out before half-time by Ladislav Krejcí’s headed equaliser, which ended Wolves’ 11-game losing run.
Despite missing several senior players, Wolves earned just their third point of a bleak season, drawing loud approval from the travelling fans.
FT Man United 1-1 Wolves [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Premier League Round-up
Burnley 1-3 Newcastle United
Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton
West Ham United 2-2 Brighton
Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa
Manchester United 1-1 Wolves
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Arsenal
Mikel Arteta on Gabriel Jesus after his goal against Aston Villa: “Gabriel Jesus has put in an incredible effort and he’s relentless. He wants more, he looks really, really, really happy. His emotional state is really high at the moment and he needed that goal. I’m very happy for him”.
AC Milan’s 20-year-old Italian full-back Davide Bartesaghi is one of a number of players being monitored by Arsenal before the January transfer window. (Caught Offside)
Barcelona
Barcelona make contact to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as they look to replace Robert Lewandowksi. (Marca)
Barcelona’s potential move for PSG defender Lucas Beraldo has been ruled out. (Sport)
FC Porto are keen on signing Barcelona star Roony Bardghji. (Sport)
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been in contact with Hansi Flick, and has made it clear that he would be delighted to play under him again. (Mundo Deportivo)
Barcelona have enquired about a loan deal for Joao Cancelo. (Fabrizio Romano)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have agreed a £35 million fee with Tottenham for Brennan Johnson. The player is still waiting to make a decision on his future, and Johnson has not agreed to join the Eagles yet. (Sky Sports)
Juventus
Juventus have little hope of signing Newcastle’s Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali in January, but aim to step up their pursuit of the 25-year-old in the summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Liverpool
Liverpool would have to pay as much as €100 million to sign Salah replacement. Full Story here!
Liverpool are prepared to wait until the summer to land Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi, opting against paying a January fee and instead targeting a free transfer later in the year. (Mail)
Liverpool are the frontrunners to sign Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge, with Chelsea withdrawing from negotiations over a potential €40m move. (Bolavip)
Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has become the top target of Galatasaray. (Caught Offside)
(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Man United target offered exit door for £15m, Newcastle and Leeds also keen. More details!
Manchester United are interested in signing the Ecuadorian midfielder Ederson Castillo. (Futbol Ecuador)
Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd working on January signing as ‘negotiations continue’. Full Story here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are interested in signing the Netherlands defender Jayden Oosterwolde. (Turkiye Gazetesi)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Liverpool target Marc Guehi. (Sport Witness)
Tottenham
Thomas Frank eyes 19-year-old sensation as Spurs plan January attacking shake-up. More details!
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa. (Fichajes)
Tottenham could move for Monaco’s 23-year-old France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche in January. (Mail)
West Ham United
West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking unit during the January transfer window, and they are preparing an opening offer for Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Guardian)
(Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Premier League cult hero eyes West Ham job as Nuno faces potential sack. Full Story here!
